FBI Warns of In-Person Data Theft Attacks by Extortion Gang
The FBI has issued a warning about a sneaky new tactic used by the notorious Silent Ransom Group: showing up in person to steal sensitive data, after gaining trust through clever phishing and phone scams. This brazen approach combines remote access tricks with physical presence at victim sites, marking a chilling evolution in their…
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Instructure Breach Exposes 280 Million Records from 8,800 Educational Institutions
A massive data breach at Instructure has put the sensitive information of 280 million students, teachers, and staff from 8,800 educational institutions at risk, with the ShinyHunters extortion gang claiming responsibility for the attack. The stolen records include data from colleges, school districts, and online…
#Shinyhunters #EducationSector #DataBreach #ExtortionGang #Canvas
Vimeo Breach Exposes 119,000 in Data Heist by ShinyHunters Gang
A recent data breach at Vimeo exposed the email addresses and names of over 119,000 users, thanks to a hack by the notorious ShinyHunters extortion gang, which gained access through a vulnerability at data anomaly detection company Anodot. The breach highlights the importance of securing third-party integrations to protect sensitive user data.
Nike investigates data breach after extortion gang leaks files
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/nike-investigates-data-breach-after-extortion-gang-leaks-files/
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